Proposed law is not strict enough when it comes to access to people’s genetic coding, leaving this open to exploitation and abuse, writes Mary de HaasThe Criminal Law (Forensics Procedures) Amendment Bill of 2009, which includes provisions for the establishment of a national DNA database, is being marketed as an indispensable tool in the fight against crime.But, as crucial as DNA can be in showing innocence or guilt, this bill should definitely not be passed in its present form. It does not sufficiently address issues relating to individual and family privacy, and some of its provisions are unethical. It also places far too much power in the hands of the SA Police Service without adequate oversight.

Biotech Ethics BLOG

This blog is about ethical issues in the biotechnology industry. That includes all 3 main areas of that industry: health biotech, food biotech, and industrial biotech. (The last two are particularly important, and don't get enough attention.)

Unlike my Business Ethics Blog, this one will focus on aggregating information, rather than offering much commentary.